1
: a small organized group of military personnel
especially
: a tactical unit that can be easily directed in the field
2
: a small group engaged in a common effort or occupation
Examples of squad in a Sentence
Noun
the cleaning squad usually arrives after regular business hours
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025
Part of this is due to the fast pace nature of the squad this year.
—Tom Rende, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Bogdanovic broke into the league with the Nets during the 2014-15 season, making the NBA’s All-Rookie squad.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
There is also the issue of this being the club’s first Champions League or European Cup campaign since 1982-83: this was a novel experience for many in the squad.
—Conor O'Neill, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
With two floors, the squads are neatly tucked into their cubes, ten teams below and the other ten on top.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025
Part of this is due to the fast pace nature of the squad this year.
—Tom Rende, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Bogdanovic broke into the league with the Nets during the 2014-15 season, making the NBA’s All-Rookie squad.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
There is also the issue of this being the club’s first Champions League or European Cup campaign since 1982-83: this was a novel experience for many in the squad.
—Conor O'Neill, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Squad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squad. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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